Ukraine Announces Arrests Targeting Corruption in Military Procurement
The arrests came days after President Volodymyr Zelensky’s U-turn on an effort to neuter anticorruption agencies.
Month: August 2025
Ukraine Announces Arrests Targeting Corruption in Military Procurement
The arrests came days after President Volodymyr Zelensky’s U-turn on an effort to neuter anticorruption agencies.
Darktrace says it plans to invest $200M in the US in 2026, up 11% YoY, as part of a push to surpass $1B in revenue and grow its US sales to 50% of its revenue (Kieran Smith/Financial Times)
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Darktrace says it plans to invest $200M in the US in 2026, up 11% YoY, as part of a push to surpass $1B in revenue and grow its US sales to 50% of its revenue — UK-based cyber security group steps up …
Renewed violence in Syria’s Sweida kills two as armed groups fight government forces – The Times of Israel
Renewed violence in Syria’s Sweida kills two as armed groups fight government forces The Times of IsraelTensions high as new violence spirals in Syria’s Suwayda despite ceasefire Al JazeeraFresh clashes break out in Syria as the i…
Americans seeking retirement overseas
A lower cost of living, and a sense of adventure, are leading more and more Americans to retire overseas. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with ex-pats who now live fulltime on the Mediterranean island of Gozo, part of the Maltese archipelago; and with J…
A Cancer Patient Chose Assisted Death. That Wasn’t the Last Hard Choice. – The New York Times
A Cancer Patient Chose Assisted Death. That Wasn’t the Last Hard Choice. The New York Times
Storm Floris prompts danger to life warning for parts of UK
Met Office issues amber threat rating in Scotland with severe travel delays expected on MondayHigh winds could pose a danger to life across parts of the UK on Monday, the Met Office has warned, as it upgraded the threat rating of Storm Floris from yell…
Iranian president stresses regional security, interdependence, invites Pakistani PM to Tehran
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian emphasized the interconnected nature of regional security during a high-level meeting in Pakistan, stating that peace, stability, and calm in the region are vital prerequisites for advancing economic and trade rela…
Russia Offers Localised Variant of T-14 Armata For The Indian Army
Russia has offered India a localised version of its advanced T-14 Armata main battle tank (MBT), aiming for joint development and production aligned with India’s Next Generation Main Battle Tank (NGMBT) program, reported a Ukrainian media portal.This offer, coming from Russia’s defence giant Uralvagonzavod, represents a significant step in military-technical cooperation announced during recent
India’s Multibillion-Dollar Fighter Jet Dilemma: Weighing F-35 Lightning II Against Cheaper Russian Alternatives
The much underrated Su-57 jet, named "Felon" by NATO (a nomenclature considered degrading)In the complex realm of modern aerial warfare, India’s looming decision on fifth-generation fighter jet procurement boils down to a crucial calculus: whether state-of-the-art American technology justifies paying double the sticker price — and much more in long-term costs — compared to Russian